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As I’m taking an extended Facebook break (no worries! no one caused it; I’m simply taking the research about social media and happiness to heart 🙂 ) I have decided that I will take up personal blogging again here and there. Since this blog syndicates everything I write directly to Facebook, all of my Facebook friends will be able to keep up with what I’m doing, too – and if anyone wants to comment, they’ll have to do so here.

And I’m doing quite a bit! I’ll go into more detail in subsequent posts, but in no particular order I am:

Finishing up my SIGGRAPH’18 poster on DEGAS before the conference, itself, in August.

Synthesizing rubies and sapphires in my basement using 1850s-era technology.

Trying to grow opal from waterglass and dirt.

Hunting for freshwater mussels in the Raritan River and its tributaries.

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UPDATED: The February 2014 Great Panic Toast Cookoff begins on February 13th. Details below!

“Into each life, some snow must fall, but the denizens of the little state of New Jersey know there is but one response… keep calm and toast on.

When the snow comes down, each home becomes an island with its own insular cuisine. Until now, we’ve just assumed that one family’s ‘panic French toast’ is the same as another’s. Today we find out for sure. Use the marvel of modern technology to share your secret French toast recipes and photos for a chance to win one bottle of (Vermont) maple sugar, one trophy creamer, and bragging rights over all of Jerseydom in the coming year! You know you want to – what else are you going to do when all cooped up?”

Da Rules

During and after the next snowfall (predicted to be Wednesday into Thursday, Feb 12-13ON February 13th) cook up your best shot at Panic Toast. Be creative. Nothing is off limits! It just needs to follow the basic theme of Panic Toast and must primarily consist of all three traditional Panic Toast ingredients (eggs, milk, and bread).

Take pictures of it. Again, be creative! Show off your photographic skills.

Go to the official Facebook page, and post your pictures in the appropriate thread (one will be open as soon as the snow starts falling)right here along with what you’ve named your interpretation, and how you’d like it to go down in history. 🙂

Once the snow is over and all toast is eaten, I’ll open up a poll where you can vote on which Panic Toast you like best.

The winner will be given a jar of Vermont Granulated Maple Sugar and a Trophy Creamer! — And bragging rights. Those are important, too.

One of the glorious prizes!

Also, feel free to spread the word by changing your Facebook profile image to one of these:

Panic Toast!

The Great Panic Toast Cookoff!

Peace,
-Steve

Required Disclaimer: This contest isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Facebook.